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Behavioural Intervention

SelfBack App for Lower Back Pain

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Recruiting
Research Sponsored by University of Alberta
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients with persistent and/or recurrent LBP, impacting daily activities for > 1 month
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Cognitive impairments or learning disabilities limiting participation
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 12 months
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Summary

This trial aims to study the feasibility of using a mobile app called SelfBack to help individuals experiencing low back pain. Currently, many Canadians without extended health benefits seek care from publicly funded physicians, leading to

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals in Alberta experiencing lower back pain (LBP), who may not have access to publicly funded education and exercise programs due to lack of extended health benefits. It aims to help those often reliant on less effective treatments like opioids or specialist referrals.
What is being tested?
The SelfBack app, which offers tailored self-management plans including advice on physical activity, exercises, and educational content using artificial intelligence, is being tested. The study assesses the feasibility of distributing this app through a telephone service called the Rehabilitation Advice Line.
What are the potential side effects?
Since SelfBack is a non-invasive digital intervention providing educational content and exercise recommendations, it's unlikely to cause traditional side effects. However, users might experience discomfort if new exercises are introduced or from potential technical issues with the app.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have had lower back pain that affects my daily activities for more than a month.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I do not have cognitive impairments or learning disabilities that limit my participation.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
The percentage of patients who utilize the SelfBack app

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The SelfBack app is a promising decision support system (DSS) App used globally to support and reinforce desired self-management behavior for LBP. Selfback's program goal is to improve the self-management of nonspecific LBP to reduce pain-related disability.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of AlbertaLead Sponsor
913 Previous Clinical Trials
390,333 Total Patients Enrolled
~67 spots leftby Jul 2025
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